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Lot

№ 611

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16 December 2003

Hammer Price:
£80

1914 Star (3376 Pte. F. White, 3/Rif. Brig.) extremely fine £40-60

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Jack Webb 1914 Star Collection.

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Frederick James White was born in Farnborough, Hampshire; residing in West Norwood, Surrey he enlisted in London. Serving with the 3rd Battalion Rifle Brigade, he entered the France / Flanders theatre of war on 10 September 1914. He was killed in action on 1 September 1916, aged 22 years. Having no known grave, his name is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial. Entitled to a clasp.